Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut


Is There Such Thing as ‘Just a Headshot’?

 

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    I took this picture at the end of Dan’s headshot session, which turned into Dan & Maggy’s headshot session, and since the performer-kids were home, might as well see if we can get promo shots for them too, and while we’re all here, some family shots would be fun. It’s never “just a headshot” for me. I’m obsessive like that.

 

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    You may remember Dan from the recent blog post, “Dan’s Beard Series.” This was the followup, post-beard session, a requirement since Dan does not usually wear a beard.

 

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    If you’d like to see an awesome slide show of highlights from the headshot-turned-family session, shoot me or Dan an email. Dan is an actor so we were going for several different looks: “suburban dad” was easy.

 

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    I can’t remember all the directions we were rattling off to Dan, but this one might have been “good cop.”

 

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    “Side effects may include…”

 

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    “Tool guy.”

 

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    As a real estate agent, Maggy needed to have an updated headshot available too. I have to admit, I still love the ones we did of her a few years ago in front of a bold red house she had listed.

 

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    The window light in her beautiful dining room really brings out her gorgeous eyes.

 

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    That’s Tobie, aka “the small dog.” Even small dogs get headshots when I’m around.

 

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    This is Tobie’s newest friend, Brewster, aka “BRUUUUUCE.” Brewster is an adorable 5-month-old.

 

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    I had no trouble convincing Sammie to pose for me. With a beautiful voice, she’s super-involved in musical theater. Not a bad idea for her to have some promo shots on hand.

 

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    Photogenic? Naaaaah, not a BIT.

 

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    What kind of shampoo does that woman use? I want some.

 

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    Need some of that makeup too.

 

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    I’m not sure she’s wearing much makeup except a little mascara and the perfect touch of eye shadow. Between that and the reflections from the window and my reflector, her eyes are stunning. Wow, Sammie, I LOVE your pictures!

 

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    Wally was a little more difficult to convince that it was his turn.

 

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    But he’s got the actor gene too. I told him it would be useful to have promo shots available, and he really hit the mark! Again, I love how the light really brings out his eyes.

 

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    Maggy had to leave the room in order to coax Wally’s “GQ look.”

 

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    This one didn’t take any coaxing at all. We had been trying to get a certain angle, which he didn’t seem comfortable with, so I just told him to relax. Voila!

 

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    I love the shots of Wally and Sammie together.

 

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    But the family shots are priceless! Makes headshot-day that much more special! I love it when that happens!
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6 Responses to “Is There Such Thing as ‘Just a Headshot’?”

  1. Carolina Girl says:

    Oh, and I LOVE the dogs pictures…adorable!

  2. Carolina Girl says:

    This family is gorgeous!! I mean…wow! These pics are wonderful :o )

  3. Heidi says:

    These are AWEsome!

  4. Mary says:

    Great shots of a wonderful family!

  5. Margo says:

    Great shots!

  6. Maggy Cook says:

    thanks soooo much!! -sammie
    “LOVE THEM LOVE THEM LOVE THEM !!!!”-maggy
    “she’s the best”-daniel
    “ohhhhh, umm i look …. good”-wally (you know wally)
    hahaha
    but seriously thanks a bunch theyre amazingg !
    -samantha cook

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